NORFOLK, Va. — A tractor-trailer containing hazardous materials caught on fire in Norfolk on Wednesday.
A representative with Norfolk Fire-Rescue said it happened at 11:53 a.m. at the 6000 block of Tidewater Drive. That's right by Norview Avenue.
The fire was contained to the trailer, which was carrying lithium-ion batteries. The batteries caught on fire.
"There are no health concerns from any of the atmospheric monitor readings," a spokesperson with Norfolk Fire-Rescue said.
The spokesperson said there are no environmental concerns as of Wednesday evening.
Nobody was hurt, but fire officials said the fire could burn for hours. There are multiple government agencies helping extinguish the flame.